Elena Zharkova

Elena Viktorovna Zharkova (Russian: Елена Викторовна Жаркова;[1] 12 July 1953 – 4 November 1980) was a Russian ice dancer who represented the Soviet Union. With Gennadi Karponosov, she won three medals at the Prize of Moscow News medalist and four at the Soviet Championships.[2][3] The duo finished in the top eight at three World Championships and in the top six at three European Figure Skating Championships. They were coached by Elena Tchaikovskaia in Moscow.

Elena Zharkova
Full nameElena Viktorovna Zharkova
Native nameЕлена Викторовна Жаркова
Born(1953-07-12)12 July 1953
Moscow, Soviet Union
Died4 November 1980(1980-11-04) (aged 27)
Moscow, Soviet Union
Figure skating career
CountrySoviet Union
PartnerGennadi Karponosov
CoachElena Tchaikovskaia
Skating clubDynamo Moscow
Retired1972

Competitive highlights

With Karponosov

International
Event 1968–69 1969–70 1970–71 1971–72
World Championships8th8th8th
European Championships11th6th6th6th
Prize of Moscow News2nd3rd3rd
National
Soviet Championships3rd3rd3rd2nd

References
  1. "Жаркова Елена Викторовна" [Elena Viktorovna Zharkova]. sport-strana.ru (in Russian).
  2. "Жаркова Елена" [Elena Zharkova]. fskate.ru (in Russian).
  3. "Жаркова Елена" [Elena Zharkova]. solovieff.ru (in Russian).
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